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About the Role

The Ethics & Independence team protects the firm and drives quality by ensuring compliance with independence requirements. This role supports and enables client-facing teams and individuals with their personal independence, including personal connections, fit and proper considerations, and financial interests. The team conducts relationship checks for client take-on and continuance processes, ensures compliance with regulatory and governance obligations, reviews ethics breaches, performs compliance monitoring, and provides digital support for Ethics and Independence practices.

Responsibilities

Respond to formal Ethics and Independence consultations covering a broad range of independence-related queries.
Handle non-audit service approvals.
Manage fee consultations.
Address other independence tasks and consultations requiring mandatory Ethics approval.
Monitor and retrospectively review tasks completed by client-facing teams to confirm compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Work on ad-hoc projects.
Execute work consistently on time at expected volume and quality levels, in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a "can do" attitude, taking ownership of work from start to finish.
Use judgment to analyze independence matters, identify relevant risks, and apply appropriate safeguards or escalation routes.
Support the development of more junior team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and building capability.
Communicate issues clearly and professionally.
Actively listen to others' viewpoints and incorporate them into work delivered.
Collaborate to build relationships within the GT practice, the Ethics & Independence team, and the firm's wider Quality & Risk function.
Be respectful and mindful of the confidentiality of work.
Manage time and priorities efficiently, juggling multiple priorities and flexing workload when re-prioritization is needed.
Demonstrate curiosity and professional skepticism, asking questions and challenging appropriately.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and/or innovation.

Requirements

Proven experience within Ethics and Independence in a professional services firm (e.g., independence or conflict management function, audit quality, professional and technical standards, or similar regulatory role).
Knowledge and experience of applying UK Ethics and Independence requirements (FRC Ethical Standard, ICAEW Code of Ethics, IESBA Code of Ethics).
Strong judgment skills with the ability to interpret policies, procedures, or regulatory requirements and apply them practically.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to support and review the work of others, providing constructive feedback.
Experience in managing a varied workload, prioritizing effectively, and communicating confidently with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in MS Office 365 applications (e.g., Excel, Word).

Skills

Ethics and Independence
Independence requirements
Conflict management
Audit quality
Professional and technical standards
Regulatory compliance
UK Ethics and Independence requirements
FRC Ethical Standard
ICAEW Code of Ethics
IESBA Code of Ethics
Judgment
Policy interpretation
Regulatory interpretation
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Team support
Work review
Constructive feedback
Workload management
Prioritization
Stakeholder communication
MS Office 365
Excel
Word
Auditing
Financial reporting
Risk management systems
Control environments

Location

All UK locations

Work Type

Part time
Job share

Experience Level

Manager

Benefits

Flexible working options
Work-life balance

About the Company

Grant Thornton UK is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, with approximately 58,000 people in over 135 countries.
The firm is on an ambitious journey to become exceptional, driving growth and pioneering positive change in the industry.
They provide audit, tax, and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership.
Grant Thornton empowers its people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance.
The company values uniqueness, diversity, and respect, fostering an inclusive culture where employees can perform at their best.
Leaders are interested in employees and what they bring to the firm, encouraging them to bring their whole selves to work and pursue their passions.
The firm is purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

Equal Opportunity

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people.
Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.
The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.